2000 Volvo S80 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 54about this part
- Share
- 17%of 318 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,561miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 54 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Volvo S80, 17% of the 318 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,561 miles. 5 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2000 S80 Volvo 2.9 is dangerous! Suddenly when driving throttle dies, acted like throttle cable broke. Then it came back! Then it surged at a red light last week, and I had no foot on the gas! Volvo said etm(?) needed cleaning / replacing . It was cleaned , still surges, I am afraid it will die on highway while going on an on ramp.”
NHTSA complaint #10134585, filed 2005-08, 69,800 miles“My 2000 S80 Volvo has a defect with the emission control module it was losing power and idling very bad. Because of this problem the cat converter and o2 sensors also miss functioned which cost over $4000 to repair after I got the car back 2 days later the emission message appeared again and the car is not running well.”
NHTSA complaint #10136283, filed 2005-09, 92,000 miles“2000 S80 Volvo t6, has stalled in traffic nine times, including a sudden loss of speed and power steering while driving in highway traffic without warning. I have had car towed to our dealer several times, they keep it for a week, trying to see if the car will stall for them. We are frustrated with the dealer, will it take a death before there is any action. Can you please help us?”
NHTSA complaint #10138309, filed 2005-10, 77,203 miles“My 2000 S80 t6 stalls in traffic and loses power while driving. Whenever I stop at a traffic light, I'll have to step harder on the accelerator in order to avoid the vehicle behind me from hitting my car.sometimes it jerks so bad I feel that engine may fall off.there's no engine light on or anything. I have called Volvo and was told the problem is etm but has been replaced on my car according to their records. I have taken the car to the dealership and had different components tested out and fixed but that did not solve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10449898, filed 2012-02, 98,000 miles“While driving my 2000 Volvo S80 about 20-25mph all the sudden lost power to all my gauges, dashboard lights, power windows, & power locks. The radio was the only device that was working. The following message was displayed srs-airbag service urgent. I have noticed a difference on my brake pedal that it does not respond as well as it use too there is a short delay when stepped on. Before this incident I had noticed a clicking noise on the driver side when a came to a stop like a relay chattering & also the AC would come on when the car is turned off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10482246, filed 2012-10, 200,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V566000Nov 8, 2010Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.Covers: Volvo S80 2000–2010, V70 2001–2010, XC70 2001–2010 +6 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2011 | 2 | 40% |
| 2010 | 3 | 11% |
| 2009 | 2 | 13% |
| 2008 | 5 | 19% |
| 2007 | 4 | 17% |
| 2006 | 3 | 25% |
| 2005 | 4 | 27% |
| 2004 | 5 | 10% |
| 2003 | 4 | 15% |
| 2002 | 4 | 10% |
| 2001 | 39 | 24% |
| 2000 | 54 | 17% |
| 1999 | 35 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2000 Volvo S80
93 complaintsEngine cooling
68 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Volvo S80
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology